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The Independent and other outlets report that Apple faces RAM shortages that could affect iPhone 18 Pro supply. Pro models reportedly may feature a variable aperture camera and pricing pressures rise as component costs shift. Apple is planning staggered launches, with the iPhone 18 Pro family leading the lineup while folding into broader product events.
Across outlets, executives and workers are weighing whether wearing shorts to work is appropriate as summer heat rises. Instagram’s Adam Mosseri has voiced support, while surveys show mixed acceptance and guidelines vary by industry. Public discussions and LinkedIn polls reflect evolving norms in 2026.
The Strait of Hormuz remains in flux as Oman and Iran pursue a temporary, central corridor to reopen shipping. Iran seeks central control and potential fees; the US is pressing for an open waterway while attacks and diplomatic efforts continue.
The latest reports show North Korea has offered 30,000 more soldiers to Russia, while US officials warn of a potential Russian incursion against a NATO member. European leaders are recalibrating defense plans as Washington pushes for a Europe-ready strategy should US support wane. Analysts emphasize a unity among core allies but warn the alliance could weaken if US backing fades.
President Trump has begun flying a $400m Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar but used an older Air Force One during a July NATO trip after officials raised security concerns. The administration has launched a leak probe led by the FBI director and White House chief of staff; The New York Times reporters were subpoenaed as investigators sought sources about the jet's defensive capabilities.
Ofcom has found 26% of UK viewers now turn to Netflix first when choosing what to watch, narrowly ahead of the BBC on 25%, while ITV is first for 15%. YouTube viewing has surged: TV viewing of YouTube has doubled since 2022 to 19 minutes a day and total daily YouTube time is 41 minutes. Traditional broadcasters’ weekly reach has fallen to 70%.
The Qatar-donated Air Force One has entered service but is undergoing security upgrades. Lawmakers have questioned funding and oversight as the jet is retrofit for presidential use, while the outgoing model remains in use for certain trips. The presidency is balancing diplomatic gifts with rigorous security needs amid ongoing scrutiny.
Ofgem has proposed refundable upfront deposits between £237,500 and £712,500 per megawatt for projects seeking grid connections, to stop speculative data‑centre schemes clogging the queue. The regulator has opened a consultation to force applicants to hit hard milestones or lose their place as Britain faces connection requests vastly above peak demand.
Trump Media & Technology has unveiled Truth API, a paid low‑latency feed that will deliver real‑time posts from the platform’s top 10 accounts from Aug. 1. Executives discussed charging institutional customers up to $100,000 a month (or $60,000 on three‑year deals). Lawmakers, regulators and market participants have warned it will let traders profit from presidential posts and raise conflict‑of‑interest and market‑manipulation concerns.
The CBS News program 60 Minutes is undergoing a major personnel shakeup. Nick Bilton has announced five new hires, including Ross Douthat and Norah O’Donnell, along with Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips, to join as correspondents or contributors. The changes follow previous layoffs and leadership shifts under Bari Weiss’s editorship.
Drones and missiles target Saudi energy infrastructure amid a broader surge in US-Iran hostilities. Riyadh says the attacks were launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed militias; Iraqi authorities condemn the strikes while Yemen’s Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi shipping. The lull in fighting is punctuated by new strikes across the region as mediators push for talks.
The Assembly of States Parties has voted to remove Karim Khan as the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor after an inquiry found he committed "serious misconduct and serious breach of duty" over allegations of a sexual relationship with a junior staffer. Khan has denied the claims. The secret ballot passed with 82 of 125 votes; Venezuela has announced withdrawal from the court.
The CBS News division, led by Bari Weiss, has seen a wave of departures at 60 Minutes, including Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, Tanya Simon, and other veterans. Anderson Cooper has left, and Scott Pelley was fired, as the network faces internal tensions and questions about editorial direction. New hires across the program aim to stabilize coverage and restore trust amid ongoing changes and a larger merger dispute involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
The multistate cyclospora outbreak is now linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ central Mexico operations and has affected at least nine states, with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations reported. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall, and FDA and CDC investigations continue as officials warn consumers to avoid recalled lettuce.
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 5, the latest AI model touted as the best-performing and most cost-effective for knowledge work and coding. It undercuts previous models on price, at $5 per million input tokens and $25 per million output tokens, while acknowledging it is not the top option for high-risk, dual-use capabilities. The rollout follows a series of recent AI model updates and industry pressure to balance performance with cost.
Trump has attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a postponement due to a gun attack outside the Washington Hilton. He uses the stage to critique the media, tout his resilience, and tease opponents, while noting heightened security and a smaller guest list.
President Trump has attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, praised some journalists, mocked others and repeatedly attacked news organisations and named reporters. The event has followed the April shooting that forced the original dinner to be abandoned and featured tighter security and awards for reporters, including a Wall Street Journal team.
Kazakhstan’s leader has urged a freeze on the Ukraine conflict and a return to Istanbul-style talks, while Ukraine and Russia signal potential diplomacy. The move comes as oil disruptions hit Kazakhstan’s CPC export routes and Moscow-Kazakhstan ties loom large.
Cracker Barrel has named David Deno as its new CEO, effective Aug. 10, with Julie Masino remaining through October to aid the transition. The announcement follows a highly public backlash over a 2025 logo change that sparked political controversy and led to a stock decline. The company has faced ongoing scrutiny as it works to balance heritage with modernization.
This week has seen major moves in AI infrastructure financing and buildouts. SpaceX has released renderings for Terafab, a more-than-100-million-square-foot semiconductor factory it plans in Texas that it values at at least $16.8bn for the initial phase. Separately, Nvidia has been reported to be negotiating a $250bn guarantee to back OpenAI’s proposed 10-gigawatt Ohio data‑centre lease and construction debt.
Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to 2,371 this year, the highest in years, prompting renewed calls for vaccination amid political and public health pressures. Outbreaks are intensifying in several states as officials warn that vaccination alone may not curb spread. Health Secretary Kennedy faces scrutiny over his vaccine stance while states push to bolster immunization programs.
AI discussions intensify as regulators push for government-grade standards while industry players push for practical, market-friendly rules. Meta’s Zuckerberg argues for broad access and economic opportunity, while industry groups warn that hard-and-fast mandates could slow adoption. A wave of opinions from major players outlines a tension between openness and governance.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and a bilateral safeguards pact, but President Donald Trump has said the deal is conditional on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel. Officials and commentators are disputing whether the White House and Energy Department coordinated the announcement. Critics warn the pact weakens non‑proliferation safeguards and could spur a regional arms race.
Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo are expanding a $2.6 million data-gathering project on Kate Tolo’s menstrual cycle, collecting millions of metrics to study health. They plan 14 million data points over 100 days with a 12-person medical team, exploring endometriosis and related conditions, while facing questions about privacy and ethics.
A high-profile AI-focused hedge fund has unwinded after massive leverage and a momentum crash. Citadel has stepped in to acquire many of its publicly traded holdings while the fund holds private investments, including Anthropic. Regulators and investors watch for how this affects AI infrastructure bets and market risk.
Democratic state official Francesca Hong has seen a shift in her gubernatorial bid as old social media posts are scrutinized. While she emphasizes focusing on policy and delivering for Wisconsinites, Republicans and some Democrats worry about electability in a close general election. The race is drawing national attention as endorsements and opposition converge ahead of the August primary.
The crash near Miramar Air Base has prompted an ongoing investigation. The pilot has ejected and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. An aerial plume of smoke and ground debris are visible as responders contain a vegetation fire at the site. Officials say the F-35B costs about $109 million and the broader program carries a multi-trillion price tag.
A city-wide pied-à-terre tax has sparked a court fight as homeowners allege the rollout violated notice requirements and caused widespread confusion. A 900,000-name property list and 17,000 notices are at the center of a lawsuit seeking to void the notices while the city argues the list and deadlines are lawful. The extension for exemption applications to Sept. 18 has been announced.
Max Miller faces mounting calls to resign amid domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and other sources. The House Ethics Committee has opened a probe as Republicans weigh potential action while Miller pledges to stay in the race. Political fallout intensifies as several senators and Trump allies weigh in.
US officials say negotiations between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are progressing and could restore free shipping soon. Markets react, with crude prices slipping as optimism grows that passage may reopen. Washington is stating there is no final agreement yet, while energy prices remain volatile amid regional tensions.
Base Power has secured a $1 billion Series D, valuing the company at $13 billion, and is expanding with home batteries in Texas and Illinois, integrating storage to stabilize grid demand amid surging electricity use driven by electrification and AI data centers.
SpaceX has posted a 7.8 billion revenue for Q2, but a net loss of hundreds of millions as it continues heavy investment in AI, Starship, and Starlink. The company faces pressure from a looming post-IPO lock-up expiry and ongoing investor scrutiny of its high cash burn and ambitious plans.
California Attorneys General have filed a high-stakes antitrust challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would harm consumers and reduce competition. The coalition seeks to block the deal, which would combine HBO Max, Paramount+, HBO, CBS, CNN and thousands of titles under one umbrella. The case has paused the merger, with a ticking fee looming if not closed by Oct. 1. Regulators in the EU have granted conditional approval, while Paramount says the deal will boost production and distribution efficiency.
The FAA has opened a safety review after Marine One, carrying the president, has had a momentary loss of separation with a commercial regional jet departing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Both aircraft have landed safely; the NTSB is gathering information and considering an investigation.
A federal judge has paused an order requiring President Trump’s trust to hand over detailed financial records to the BBC while the court reviews his lawyers’ request to narrow a $10bn defamation suit to reputational harm only. The stay halts a looming deadline and will delay whether the BBC can obtain tax returns and ownership records for hundreds of entities.
Meta has released Muse Code, a beta terminal coding agent powered by Muse Spark 1.2, enabling complete software engineering tasks across large repos. It can plan changes, write code, validate results, and run tasks across multiple agents, all from a single command line. The tool is priced pay-as-you-go with a cheaper contributor tier and competes with Claude Code and Codex.
Doximity has reported first-quarter 2027 results, with revenues of $156.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of $74.8 million. CEO Jeffrey Tangney says the AI search tool is already earning more than its run-rate cost, signaling potential for long-term margins as the addressable market expands. Shares surged in premarket trading before moderating.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted along party lines to refer Dr. Anthony Fauci’s contempt matter to the Justice Department after he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a hearing on pandemic-era policies. The committee chair says the vote will move the case to prosecutors, while Fauci argues the pardon shields him. The development leaves unresolved questions about presidential clemency and congressional power.
Fauci has repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a heated hearing, citing constitutional protections as Republicans press for answers on Covid origins, vaccine guidance, and pandemic policy. A potential contempt vote hangs over the hearing, with Democrats arguing the process could harm public health and Republicans saying more must be disclosed.
Moderna’s mFlusiva (mRNA-1010) has earned FDA approval for adults 50 and older, with full approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65+. The decision follows a lengthy review and contrasts with prior FDA scrutiny and political debates surrounding vaccine policy.
A flurry of reports shows Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness faced a rapid margin-driven unwind after leveraging AI bets, with Citadel stepping in to buy much of the public book. The fund’s assets have fallen from peak to about $10 billion as investors reassess risk and the AI thesis.
The executive order directs a downward revision of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule to 11 core vaccines, with the MMR vaccine to be given as three separate shots. It also directs further investigation into exemption policies. Health officials warn that spacing out vaccines could raise the risk of disease, while critics say there is no scientific link between vaccines and autism.
Global stocks have climbed after JPMorgan and other banks lifted S&P 500 targets on stronger earnings and AI-driven capex. Hydrogen of cloud backlogs signals continued AI spending; Burger King and Wendy’s battle for second in the US burger market.
Truth API has launched a real-time data feed for Truth Social posts to institutional clients, enabling near-instant access for high-frequency traders. Several outlets report on its revenue ambitions, potential market impact, and regulatory scrutiny as investors watch how this service shapes trading dynamics.